Zelda: Ocarina of Time Remake Gets New 4-Minute Trailer
Nintendo has published a new four-minute trailer for its remake of The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time, which is scheduled for release in November. via retrododo.com
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Evercade Names FLEARUN! as Latest Game of the Month
Evercade has selected FLEARUN! as the latest entry in its Game of the Month programme, which lets owners of Evercade VS, VS-R, EXP, EXP-R and Alpha devices download a new independently developed game. Nexus owners will gain access to the scheme later in the year. via evercade.co.uk
eXoDOS Creator Shares Personal Stories Behind Preserved Games
The person behind the eXoDOS, eXoWin3x and eXoWin9x game preservation projects has written a piece reflecting on the personal stories and memories connected to the games preserved. They describe their approach as "Preservation through Playability" and discuss how revisiting old games can feel like time travel. via stories.retro-exo.com
RALLY! Released as Free C64 Racing Game
Developer ready64 has released RALLY!, a free Commodore 64 racing game designed for the Commodore 64 Ultimate. It is a singleplayer rally game with platforming elements and speedrun appeal. via itch.io
Duke Nukem 3D Designer Levelord Dies at 68
Richard "Levelord" Gray, the level designer known for his work on Duke Nukem 3D and SiN and co-founder of Ritual Entertainment, has died at age 68. Apogee Entertainment shared the news, prompting tributes from developers and fans across the gaming community. via timeextension.com
Report Details Unpaid Wages, Trouble at Publisher 33 Games
A feature report covers allegations of unpaid wages, cancelled deals and past business problems at 33 Games, a UK-based boutique publisher that launched earlier this year with plans for physical reissues of Zool, Utopia, First Samurai and Stone Protectors. via timeextension.com
PSP Gets Modern Browser for Accessing Today’s Websites
A new modern browser has been developed for the Sony PSP, allowing the handheld to access current websites more reliably than its original built-in browser. The PSP launched in Japan 22 years ago and remains popular among retro gaming enthusiasts. via retrododo.com
PC5SX2 Emulator Lets Modded PS5s Play PS2 Discs Directly
Version 2.02 of PC5SX2, a PS2 emulator built with Claude AI assistance, has been released for modded PS5 consoles. The update lets users insert a PS2 disc into the PS5's optical drive, with the emulator streaming or dumping the disc's contents for near-immediate playback. via timeextension.com
FRLG.IPS Hack Expands Kanto’s Pokédex and Events
FRLG.IPS is a newly released fan-made ROM hack set in Kanto that allows every Pokémon to be caught for a complete Pokédex. It removes some tutorials, makes event Pokémon obtainable, and adds a new area called the Altered Cave with an ally who provides information. via pokecommunity.com
World Of Kartcraft Fan Game Blends WOW and Crash Team Racing
World Of Kartcraft is a fan-made browser game that merges World of Warcraft's characters and world with kart racing mechanics similar to Crash Team Racing. It is part of a wider trend of fan projects built by combining decompiled games. via retrododo.com
F-Zero GX Codes Unlock Japan-Only Event Machines
Newly uncovered F-Zero GX codes, found 23 years after the game's release, unlock five rare machines and golden parts that were previously only available through Japanese events, arcades, and promotional cards. via console-classics.com
Tricky Trio Released as Free C64 Strategy Game
Developer ready64 has released Tricky Trio, a free strategy game for the Commodore 64. The game is a singleplayer release aimed at retro C64 fans. via itch.io